Security statement ahead of weekend match against Watford

Aston Villa will be increasing the level of security for forthcoming games, following the recent attacks in Paris – starting with the game against Watford on Saturday.

Changes will include but not be limited to:

Spot checks with metal detectors in the turnstile areaAll bags will be searched so please don’t bring one unless absolutely necessarySpot checks on vehicles

To help with higher levels of security all fans are asked to:

ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE KICK OFF (2.30 PM FOR WATFORD)IF ARRIVING BY CAR AND USING THE HOLTE OR NORTH STAND CAR PARKS, BRING YOUR CAR PARK PASSAPPROACH THE TURNSTILES WITH COATS, JACKETS ETC UNFASTENED AND OPEN